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April 22, 2026
Trump administration settles with Carter Page for $1.25 million
- Carter Page reached a $1.25 million settlement with the Trump administration over flawed surveillance claims related to his Russian contacts during the 2016 election.
- The settlement addresses only Page's PATRIOT Act claims and does not involve individual FBI officials, despite his original lawsuit seeking $75 million in damages.
- An inspector general report criticized the FBI's surveillance process used against Page, highlighting significant errors in obtaining warrants.
3 Sources
- Trump administration reaches $1.25 million settlement with ex-Trump campaign adviser Carter PageApr 22, 2026 at 9:27 PM · CBS News
- Trump administration settles lawsuit with ex-Trump adviser Carter PageApr 22, 2026 at 9:56 PM · CNN
- U.S. Settles Carter Page Wiretap Lawsuit for $1.25 MillionApr 23, 2026 at 12:08 AM · NYT